Anne-Lise Andresen Poet Free verse

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05.10.2025

Anne-Lise Andresen
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Nature's Decay and Rebirth
Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Constance France

1st place in the contest

- Nature's Decay And Rebirth -

"Flowers fade and decay through wintry hours-  waiting for rebirth."
                                                                        Quote by - Constance La France


  Each season has its own highlights
  Flower life starts at the roadside
     Coltsfoot, which humans classify as weed
     A lovely sign of spring

  Shrubs, trees and flowers come to life
  everything germinates and grows
     wood anemone, crocus and snowdrops
     - a spot in the garden

  Plants maintain the balance of life
  Choosing a favorite is hard
     Summer is a glorious spectacle
     - when the blossoms explode

  Time for a long hibernation
  Preparing for the coming frost
     Winter plants ice roses on the window
     - creates sense of wonder

   The decay and rebirth cycle
  means everything is connected
     With strength back into every living cell
     - It feels as pure magic

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Paula Goldsmith October 29, 2025 at 10:31 AM Back with Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your great/wonderful write again. Hugs... Have Autumn Blessings As You Write Away.............

Sotto Poet October 29, 2025 at 9:30 AM Back with hearty congratulations on your contest top win my friend

Christuraj Alex October 28, 2025 at 7:01 PM "It feels as pure magic" - A very powerful poem. Congratulations!

Maclawrence Famuyiwa October 28, 2025 at 12:52 PM Congratulations.

Tania Kitchin October 8, 2025 at 1:41 PM Anne-Lise, a beautiful poem, best of luck in the contest. -hugs

Victor Buhagiar October 7, 2025 at 1:48 AM Time is a circle. it is round in perfection. So seasons come and go. A wonderful poem. Best for a win.

Sotto Poet October 7, 2025 at 1:26 AM Anne-Lise, your depiction of the life cycle is really stunning. The writing is exquisite. Best for a win!

Sara Kendrick October 6, 2025 at 3:05 PM Yes, the seasons seem like magic, Anne-Lise. Glad you shared this one with us. Soon fall will turn into the skeletal season and we can see the complete design of each tree. I enjoyed reading this one. Sara K

Jay Narain October 6, 2025 at 10:56 AM This poem has a gentle, hopeful heart. It speaks to a love for nature and for the quiet miracles in cyclical time.

Dr. Vandana Sharma October 6, 2025 at 6:11 AM Such a beautiful description of the cycle of life. Best wishes.

Kim Rodrigues October 6, 2025 at 4:23 AM Anne-Lise, this is lovely write! Should be on the Winners list! “Coltsfoot” added a nice touch, as did “ice roses.” Connection, strength into every living cell… Fave

sara Etgen-Baker October 5, 2025 at 5:39 PM well written and succinct poem, Anne-Lise.I especially liked 'everything is connected. ' Best wishes with this contest entry, hugs, Sara

Paula Goldsmith October 5, 2025 at 1:16 PM What a great write and picture you have here. You made it look so easy. "Good Luck" Thanks for writing on my page for this contest. Hugs... Have a fun day writing away...........